as in afterward
following in time or place
we're going to go to the mall later on
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as in subsequent
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else
the details of the plan will be filled in at a later date
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Recent Examples of later
Haley Parsley
june 24,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Though Aven never publicly addressed Kylee's allegations, the pair later reconciled.
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Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Fox has surpassed those expectations and can now go back into the marketplace to sell available commercials for the later rounds, most likely for more than what was paid before the tournament.
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Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Adverb
Currently in California, mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received no later than seven days after, according to the California Secretary of State’s Office.
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Haley Parsley
june 24,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Though Aven never publicly addressed Kylee's allegations, the pair later reconciled.
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Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Adjective
As safety regulations increased in later decades, the elaborate hood ornament largely disappeared, replaced by badges that were far less romantic but much less likely to impale anyone.
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Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Fox has surpassed those expectations and can now go back into the marketplace to sell available commercials for the later rounds, most likely for more than what was paid before the tournament.
—
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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With that knife, Bland stabbed her husband in the head and neck — and, afterward, sliced her teenage daughter in the forearm as the teen tried to get Emii from Bland, the report says.
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Jackie and Shadow did depart the nest during last year’s show but returned safely afterward.
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The supernatural energy keeps escalating with each subsequent episode, eventually delving into the island’s early history and the town’s founding by one Richard Warren (Hamish Linklater).
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In subsequent weeks, Gomez posted a few more magical BFF moments from the wedding, including a pre-wedding toast and a dance floor shot.
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Thiemann moved to Hawaii not long after.
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Shortly after, Comber's car broke down.
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Adults should receive a tetanus booster every 10 years thereafter.
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The Kings were the only team in the state from 1976 to 1991, and then the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks arrived shortly thereafter.
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“Later.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/later. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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